World Cafe Live

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3025 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
World Cafe Live is proud to be the home of amazing concerts, great food, and the best parties in town. Coming to you live from the heart of University City, World Cafe live Philadelphia has featured an average of 550 ticketed shows, 200 free shows, and over 250 special events a year since opening in 2004. From hosting one of Adele’s first US performances to showcasing artists such as Alabama Shakes, Graham Nash, and Edward Sharpe, WCL is known for bringing established artists to an intimate setting that is both artist and audience friendly. With two separate stages in one building, World Cafe Live offers a unique concert going experience that is truly unsurpassed. World Cafe Live brings the best of what’s out there while introducing emerging national and international talent like Aloe Blacc, Trombone Shorty, Brandi Carlile and The Lone Bellow to their loyal guests.

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4.0406 reviews
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Marissa Y.
8/18/2025

There are different events here everywhere from concerts to story slams. It's been awhile since I have gone but I remember the food being okay but not stellar, meaning I wouldn't just go and...

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Lisa S.
6/10/2025

Acoustics at World Cafe Live are fantastic, but it's not my favorite venue. We lined up for a show last week on the indoor staircase heading down to the Music Hall. It seems like a fire hazard...

M O.
12/3/2025

We had our wedding here in The Lounge in June 2023! It was the perfect choice for a reception filled with terrific music. Great sound for my band was my #1 criteria in choosing a venue - but the...

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Andrew F.
11/4/2025

Staff is nice. Venue is intimate and fun. Food is terrible. The four stars are mostly for how we were treated.

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Allyson M.
6/23/2024

This is my 2nd time dining here and seeing a show downstairs afterwards. The food and service is wonderful, the eggplant fries and catfish and grits are my favorite. They do get busy so if you're...

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